Newslinks for Monday 11th July 2016

Leadsom apologises to May…

“Andrea Leadsom has made a personal apology to Theresa May and said she has been left “shattered” by criticism after she appeared to suggest that being a mother made her better placed to become Prime Minister. Some of Mrs May’s senior allies, including several ministers, openly criticised Mrs Leadsom over the weekend as they called on the energy minister to quit the Conservative leadership contest over the “vile” comments.” – Daily Telegraph

…as Home Secretary pledges crackdown on ‘fat cats’

“Theresa May will today pledge new laws to block fat cat pay and bonuses as she promises to stand up for ordinary workers. The Tory leadership favourite will also give consumers and staff seats on company boards in a bid to crack down on ‘corporate irresponsibility’.” – Daily Mail

Theresa May: The case for my leadership

“First, our country needs strong, proven leadership to steer us through this time of economic and political uncertainty, and to negotiate the best deal for Britain as we leave the EU. Second, we need to unite our party and our country. And third, we need a bold, new, positive vision for the future – a vision of a country that works not for a privileged few but for every one of us.” – The Times (£)

The Home Secretary can be trusted by my fellow Brexiteers – Michael Dobbs, Daily Telegraph

Faith shouldn’t be a bar to the highest political office – Tim Montgomerie, The Times (£)

Ministers 1) Osborne in US to drum up business for Britain

“George Osborne will travel to New York for talks with major investors in an effort to strengthen US-UK trade links after the vote to leave the European Union. The Chancellor said that although Britain is leaving the EU “we are not quitting the world” as he today urges some of America’s biggest investors to “stick with the UK”.” – Daily Telegraph

“One MP said last night: “As someone who is family orientated and evangelical, the consequences for him are worse. I think he needs to rethink how far he can go in the party. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he quietly shelved his hopes of making it to the top. At the very least he has to slow down.”” – The Times (£)

Ministers 3) McLoughlin criticised over Southern Rail failure

“Furious MPs last night accused ministers of failing Southern Railway commuters by suggesting they will have to wait two years to receive a decent service. Long-suffering passengers are braced for more misery as the embattled operator of the Southern franchise introduces its emergency timetable today.” – Daily Mail

Corbyn threatens to sue Labour

“Jeremy Corbyn bizarrely claimed that Labour is ‘doing very well’ today as he threatened to sue his own party if it blocks him from standing in a fresh leadership battle. The veteran left-winger insisted the party’s rules mean he does not have to secure the support of 51 MPs to get on the ballot for the contest being triggered by former frontbencher Angela Eagle.” – Daily Mail

And finally… Murray pays tribute to Cameron after Wimbledon win

“David Cameron was booed by the Centre Court crowd at Wimbledon yesterday when Andy Murray paid tribute to him. The awkward moment came as the Prime Minister sat in the Royal Box with his mother Mary after watching the Scot vanquish Canadian Milos Raonic.” – Daily Mail

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